February 1988

Editorial
• Kim Burton,
• Paul Brinckmann
Published in issue: February 1988
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Publisher's introduction
• Charles Fry,
• Mary Korndorfeer
Published in issue: February 1988
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An image processing method for spine kinematics—preliminary studies
• Alan Breen,
• Robert Allen,
• Andrew Morris
Published in issue: February 1988
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Functional biomechanics of the thoracolumbar vertebral cortex
• Narayan Yoganandan,
• Joel B. Mykiebust,
• Joseph F. Cusick,
• Charles R. Wilson,
• Anthony Sances Jr
Published in issue: February 1988
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Mobility of the cervical spine after anterior interbody fusion for spondylotic myelopathy—a radiographic study
• Nobuo Yoshii,
• Shinnosuke Nakahara
Published in issue: February 1988
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Stability of the human spine: a biomechanical study
• P.J.M Scholten,
• A.G. Veldhuizen,
• H.J. Grootenboer
Published in issue: February 1988
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Altered knee laxity pattern as a predisposing factor to injury of the medial meniscus
• Jens Stürup,
• Bjørn Franc Iversen
Published in issue: February 1988
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Erratum
Published in issue: February 1988
p36

Differences in anatomy, motion, development and aging of the upper and lower cervical disk segments
• L. Penning
Published in issue: February 1988
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Intra-abdominal pressure
• Richael Adams,
• Richard Aspden
Published in issue: February 1988
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Exercise and bone growth
• Gordon MacLellan,
• M.R. Forwood,
• A.W Parker
Published in issue: February 1988
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Body height changes from vibration
Klingenstierna U, Pope MH. Spine 1987; 12: 566–568
Published in issue: February 1988
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The abdominal muscles and vertebral stability
Tesh KM, Shaw Dunn J, Evans JH. Spine 1987; 12: 501–508
Published in issue: February 1988
p50

A mechanical model for the human intervertebral disc
Panagiotacopulos ND, Pope MH, Krag MH, Bloch R. J Biomech 1987; 20: 839–850
Published in issue: February 1988
p50

Progression of unsupported curves in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Meade KP, Bunch WH, Vanderby R, Patwardhan AG, Knight GW. Spine 1987; 12: 520–526
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p50

Variation of finger forces in maximal isometric grasp tests on a range of cylinder diameters
Amis AA. J Biomed Eng 1987; 9: 313–320
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A reanalysis of spinal motion during vibration
Sandover J, Dupuis H. Ergonomics 1987; 30: 975–985
Published in issue: February 1988
p51

A constitutive model for the mechanical behaviour of soft connective tissues
Egan JM. J Biomed 1987; 20: 681–692
Published in issue: February 1988
p51

The use of ultrasound in vivo to determine acute change in the mechanical properties of bone following intense physical activity
Rubin CT, Pratt GW, Porter AL, Lanyon LE, Poss R. J Biomech 1987; 20: 723–727
Published in issue: February 1988
p51

Contact pressures in the human hip joint
Afoke NYP, Byers PD, Hutton WC. J Bone Joint Surg 1987; 69B:536–541
Published in issue: February 1988
p51

Biomechanical study of the programming of anticipatory postural adjustments associated with voluntary movement
Bouisset S, Zattara M. J Biomech 1987; 20: 735–742
Published in issue: February 1988
p51

Mechanical strength of tibial trabecular bone evaluated by X-ray computed tomography
Bentzen SM, Hvid I, Jorgensen J. J Biomech 1987; 20: 743–752
Published in issue: February 1988
p52

Analysis of the asymmetrically loaded spine by means of a continuum beam model
Lindbeck L. J Biomech 1987; 20: 753–765
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p52

Gait reaction reconstruction and a heel strike algorithm
Brodland GW, Thornton-Trump AB. J Biomech 1987; 20: 767–772
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p52

Back surface curvature and measurement of lumbar spinal motion
Stokes IAF, Bevins TM, Lunn RA. Spine 1987; 12: 355–361
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p52

A simple method to estimate the rib hump in scoliosis
Pun WK, Luk KDK, Lee W, Leong JCY. Spine 1987; 12: 342–345
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p52

Lung function in relation to thoracic spinal mobility and kyphosis
Mellin G, Harjula R. Scand J Rehabil Med 1987; 19: 89–92
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p52

Female gait patterns: the influence of footwear
Soames RW, Evans AA. Ergonomics 1987; 30: 893–900
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Effects of arm support or suspension on neck and shoulder muscle activity during sedentary work
Schüldt K, Ekholm J, Harms-Ringdahl K, Ndmeth G, Arborelius UP. Scand J Rehabil Med 1987; 19: 77–84
Published in issue: February 1988
p53

Acceptable maximum effort (AME). A psychophysical measure of strength in back pain patients
Khalil TM et al. Spine 1987; 12: 372–376
Published in issue: February 1988
p53

Lumbo-sacral loads and selected muscle activity while turning patients in bed
Gagnon M, Chehade A, Kemp F, Lortie M. Ergonomics 1987;30:1013–1032
Published in issue: February 1988
p53

Work-related shoulder-neck complaints in industry: a pilot study
Bjelle A, Hagberg M, Michaelson G. Br J Rheumatol 1987; 26: 365–369
Published in issue: February 1988
p53

Anthropometry of elderly people in the Netherlands; research and applications
Molenbroek JFM. Appl Ergonom 1987; 18: 187–199
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Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms
Kuorinka I et al. Appl Ergonom 1987; 18: 233–237
Published in issue: February 1988
p54

Plain radiographic, discographic, and direct observations of Schmorl's nodes in the thoracolumbar junctional region of the cadaveric spine
Malmivaara A, Videman T, Kuosma E, Troup JDG. Spine 1987;12:453–457
Published in issue: February 1988
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Facet joint orientation, facet and costovertebral joint osteoarthrosis, disc degeneration, vertebral body osteophytosis and Schmorl's nodes in the thoracolumbar junctional region of cadaveric spines
Malmivaara A, Videman T, Kuosma E, Troup JDG. Spine 1987;12:458–463
Published in issue: February 1988
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Comparison of the Wright ataxiameter and the Kistler force platform in the measurement of sway
Nayak USL. J Biomed Eng 1987; 9: 302–304
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p54

Algorithms for the segmental motor innervation of the extremities
Peck D, Brower TD. Am Surg 1987; 53: 270–273
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p54

Normal and impaired regulation of human stance and gait
Dietz V. Neuro-Orthopedics 1987; 3: 54–60
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Correlation of objective measure of trunk motion and muscle function with low-back disability ratings
Triano JJ, Schultz AB. Spine 1987; 12: 561–565
Published in issue: February 1988
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Correlations of spinal mobility with degree of chronic low back pain after correction for age and anthropometric factors
Mellin G. Spine 1987; 12: 464–468
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Posture-dependent bilateral compression of L₄ or L₅ nerve roots in facet hypertrophy. A dynamic CT-myelographic study
Penning L and Wilmink JT. Spine 1987; 12: 488–500
Published in issue: February 1988
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Chronic knee effusion and aspiration: the effect on quadriceps inhibition
Jones DW, Jones DA, Newham DJ. Br J Rheumatol 1987; 26: 370–374
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p55

Comparison of support provided by ankle taping and semirigid orthosis
Gross MT, Bradshaw MK, Ventry LC, Weller KH. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1987; 9: 333̄9
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Three years after Colles' fracture. A prospective review
Villar RN, Marsh D, Rushton N, Greatorex RA. J Bone Joint Surg 1987; 69B: 635–638
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Frontmatter

Editorial Board
Published in issue: February 1988
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